Technical Lead

Job description

Highly skilled Intel OpenVINO / oneAPI Architect who will lead enterprise application optimization for Intel AI PCs (Core Ultra platform) and establish a scalable, managed services-led revenue stream for HCLTech in collaboration with Intel. This role will bridge silicon capabilities, software optimization, and enterprise digital workplace services. This role is critical to enabling HCLTech to move up the value chain—from device deployment to AI-driven application optimization and managed services, leveraging Intel’s AI PC ecosystem. Role Summary Level: Principal Engineer Primary Focus: AI workload optimization on Intel AI PCs OpenVINO / oneAPI-based application acceleration Managed enterprise application optimization services Customer advisory + solutioning Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead optimization of enterprise applications (ISV + custom apps) for: Intel Core Ultra (CPU + GPU + NPU) Hybrid AI workloads (cloud + edge + endpoint) Design and implement solutions using: Intel OpenVINO Toolkit Intel oneAPI (DPC++, MKL, etc.) Enable AI inferencing on edge / endpoint devices (AI PCs) Solution Architecture & Innovation Define reference architectures for: AI PC-based Digital Workplace Edge inferencing use cases Build reusable optimization frameworks, accelerators, and toolkits. Drive performance benchmarking and tuning for enterprise workloads. Managed Services Development Design and operationalize: AI application optimization-as-a-service Continuous performance tuning services Create: Service catalog SLAs / KPIs Automation frameworks Ecosystem Collaboration Work closely with: Intel engineering & solution teams ISVs and OEMs Align with Intel programs: AI PC acceleration vPro / EMA integrations Customer Engagement Function as SME / Advisor in: Pre-sales discussions Solution workshops PoCs / pilots Translate customer workloads into: Optimized AI-enabled solutions Revenue & Practice Building Build a self-sustaining practice around: AI PC optimization services Support: Deal shaping Value articulation (ROI, performance gains) Enable internal teams through: Training Playbooks GTM assets Key Responsibilities Key Deliverables expected Establish baseline capabilities. Identify top 3–5 use cases for AI PC optimization. Build initial PoCs. Develop: Reference architectures Optimization frameworks Initiate pilot engagements with customers Launch: Managed services offering Enable: Sales + delivery teams Contribute to: Revenue pipeline and wins Success Metrics (KPIs) Technical % performance improvement in optimized applications Number of workloads optimized for AI PC Business Revenue generated from optimization services Number of customer engagements / PoCs converted. Practice Growth Reusable assets created Teams enabled / trained. Skill Requirements Required Technical Skills Core Expertise Intel OpenVINO Toolkit (Advanced) Intel oneAPI (DPC++, oneMKL, oneDNN, etc.) AI model optimization: Quantization Pruning Model conversion AI / ML Stack Frameworks: TensorFlow PyTorch ONNX Experience with: Model deployment pipelines. Edge inferencing Hardware & Systems Knowledge Deep understanding of: Intel Core Ultra architecture (CPU + GPU + NPU) Heterogeneous computing Performance profiling tools: VTune Intel Advisor Software Engineering Languages: Python (mandatory) C++ (preferred) API integration and system-level optimization Enterprise Workplace Context Understanding of: Digital Workplace / EUC environments Endpoint management (e.g., vPro, EMA) Experience optimizing: Collaboration tools Enterprise applications Other Requirements Preferred Experience Prior experience working with: Intel ecosystem or partner programs OEMs (HP, Dell, Lenovo) Exposure to: Edge AI / IoT solutions Industry verticals (E&U, Manufacturing, BFSI) Experience in: Managed services or AMS models Business & Consulting Skills Strong customer-facing communication Ability to: Articulate technical value in business terms. Build ROI-driven narratives. 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